gunfire from residents. Iranian media even went as far as to report widespread celebration including 'dancing on the rooftops' and honking car horns. Ismail Khan consolidated his power as Amir of western Afghanistan, reportedly accepting truck loads of money from Iran over the following month to secure loyalty of his forces. Khan granted amnesty for former Taliban fighters, but warned of repercussions if said fighters were to take up arms once again. Khan remained governor of Herat until 2004, when he was dismissed by Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Khan's dismissal was met with violent protests. References External links http://www.economist.com/people/displayStory.cfm?Story_ID=842507 As Good As It Gets – Ismail Khan https://web.archive.org/web/20060908134338/http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page1668.asp Prime Minister's Speech To Parliament in the War On Terror Afghanistan conflict (1978–present) Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) involving the United States Operations involving American special forces Battles involving Iran Conflicts in 2001 History of Herat Military operations involving Quds Force November 2001 events in Asia Rebellions in Afghanistan Qasem Soleimani Battles in 2001